Simply Ming
Season 15 Episode 15 - Jamie Bissonnette
James Beard Award-winning Chef Jamie Bissonnette turns up the heat with eggplant! While Jamie prepares a Spicy Shrimp with Thai Eggplant, Ming cooks eggplant with an Asian twist – a tasty, spicy Sichuan Eggplant dish called Yu Xiang Qie Zi.
Subtitles: English
Starring:Ming Tsai
Directed by:Laurie Donnelly
Season 15
S15:E01 - Carla Hall
It’s time for coconut with Carla Hall, co-host of The Chew! Carla makes Calaloo—a Crab and Coconut Spinach Soup—and Cassava in Coconut Sauce while Ming counters with a Creamless Watercress Soup with Honey Apple Salsa and Coconut Shrimp.
S15:E02 - Jacques Pepin
The legendary Jacques Pe?pin and his granddaughter swing by Ming’s loft to make Curly Dogs with Pickle Relish, Mayogrette Dressing, and Potato Salad. Ming cooks up some quick Chinese Sausage Buns. Simple ingredients make delicious dishes!
S15:E03 - Aaron Sanchez
One of the world’s most distinguished Latin chefs, Aaro?n Sa?nchez – judge on Chopped and Masterchef – visits Ming in his loft to cook his Albo?ndigas Tacos, while Ming makes Beef and Salted Watercress Scallion Pancakes.
S15:E04 - Barbara Lynch
James Beard Award-winner, author, and creator of eight Boston restaurants Barbara Lynch cooks a Ricotta Ravioli with Black Olive Croutons and a Simple Tomato Pan Sauce, as Ming makes an Asian-inspired Ginger Edamame Ravioli.
S15:E05 - Todd English
Ming’s longtime friend chef Todd English, known for his restaurants across the US, shares how he makes a Cauliflower Risotto: Italian style. Ming puts his own spin on this trendy vegetable with a Soy-Honey-Lime Beer Battered Cauliflower.
S15:E06 - Amanda Freitag
Amanda Freitag sears Pork Chops with Crispy Pancetta, while Ming whips up a Pork Scaloppini with Lap Chong and Leek Salsa, and Caramelized Apples.
S15:E07 - Rick Bayless
PBS’s own chef Rick Bayless shares his Mexican flavors with some Mexican Street Corn Tacos with Homemade Corn Tortillas, while Ming makes his new Egg Omelet Wrap with a Corn, Tomato, Watercress, and Fermented Black Bean Salsa.
S15:E08 - Tiffani Faison
Top Chef alum Tiffani Faison head outside to make some Grilled Tandoori Chicken with a fresh Tomato and Herb Salad. Meanwhile, Ming cooks up a Tea-Smoked Whole Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and a Fermented Black Bean Pesto.
S15:E09 - Matthew Peters
Ming toasts Per Se’s Executive Sous Chef Mathew Peters for winning 2017’s Bocuse d’Or competition! Matt cooks his winning Chicken and Crayfish, while Ming does a Surf-and-Turf Dark Chicken and Shrimp Stir Fry with Snap Peas and 3-2-1 Sauce.
S15:E10 - Ken Oringer
Ken Oringer, owner of restaurants all over Boston and beyond, joins Ming to cook up a crowd favorite: fried chicken. Ken prepares an out-of-this-world Fried Chicken Sandwich with a Kimchi Brine, while Ming makes a Fried Chicken Bahn Mi.
S15:E11 - Mom and Pops
Our favorite couple is back—yes, Mom and Pops! They prepare a Steamed Whole Fish with zesty chiles, inspired by Ming’s trip to China with Pops. Then, Ming makes a family favorite: Spicy Ground Pork Stir Fry with Whole Wheat Scallion Pita.
S15:E12 - Adam Richman
Ming and Adam Richman, host of Man V. Food and Man Finds Food, mix up a fun Port-Au-Prince Sour. Then, it’s on to their own styles of BLTs. Adam makes a Salmon BLT while Ming prepares a Kosher BLT without the bacon, lettuce, or tomato!
S15:E13 - Joanne Chang
Joanne Chang of Boston’s Flour franchises prepares Vietnamese Espresso Ice Cream-filled Profiteroles with Spicy Ganache. Ming counters with a Pa?te a? Choux Two Ways—Tea Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese, Chives and Lemon, and Devil’s Balls.
S15:E14 - Chris Hastings
Southern chef Chris Hastings joins Ming to prepare classic Southern flavors with his Creamy Shrimp and Grits. Then, Ming cooks Jook, a savory rice porridge, with a brown and white mixed House rice. Prepare yourself for East meets South!
S15:E15 - Jamie Bissonnette
James Beard Award-winning Chef Jamie Bissonnette turns up the heat with eggplant! While Jamie prepares a Spicy Shrimp with Thai Eggplant, Ming cooks eggplant with an Asian twist – a tasty, spicy Sichuan Eggplant dish called Yu Xiang Qie Zi.
S15:E16 - Seamus Mullen
Seamus Mullen, owner of NY’s Boqueria, shares his health-focused philosophy as he prepares a Lamb Meatball Stew with Quinoa, Baby Carrots, Sugar Snap Peas, and Herbs. Ming complements with a Lamb and Leek Pilaf with Lemon Cucumber Tzatziki.
S15:E17 - Leah Cohen
It’s time for a crowd favorite—chicken wings! Chef Leah Cohen, owner of Pig and Khao in New York, cooks up her Korean Honey Butter Chicken Wings, while Ming matches with his famed Blue Ginger Laos Chicken Wings. Two twists on a classic!
S15:E18 - Michael Schlow
Chef Michael Schlow, named Best Chef Northeast by the James Beard Foundation, joins Ming to prepare an Italian Spicy Seafood Stew called Cacciucco. Ming complements with his tasty Thai Seafood Stew. It’s stew two ways!
S15:E19 - Wild Cod With Gisli Matthias Audunsson
Join Ming On the Road as he explores Iceland’s coastline and joins in the tradition of using 100% of their country’s key fish, cod. Forage for “sea truffles” to use in a Whole Roasted Cod Head and try Ming’s Rice Paper-wrapped Cod.
S15:E20 - Icelandic Lamb With Thrainn Freyr Vigfusson
Visit a farm that’s herded Icelandic lamb for five generations. Stop by a Lebanese and Moroccan-inspired restaurant for Grilled Lamb Ribs while Ming cooks a Lamb Fried Rice. And don’t forget to stop at Iceland’s famous lamb hot dog stand!
S15:E21 - Arctic Char With Fanney Dora Sigurjonsdottir, Vodka Cocktail
Ming and Fanney Dora Sigurjonsdottir visit the Reyka Vodka distillery, then they grab groceries to cook some Arctic char.
S15:E22 - Langoustine & Tomatoes With Axel Bjorn Claussen
Can’t visit Iceland without experiencing its geothermal energy. Tour a tomato greenhouse that runs off geothermal energy. Shake up explosive cocktails, sauté Icelandic langoustine, and make a splash at Iceland’s first public hot spring.
S15:E23 - Minnesota With Jamie Malone
Ming goes to Minneapolis to see what makes this foodie hub unique. Head to Spoon and Stable for a Salmon Mi Cuit; stop at Grand Café for a Salmon en Papillote; fire up the grill at Boom Island Park to make a Whole Grilled Salmon.
S15:E24 - Fish & Chips With Craig Maw
England welcomes Ming with a classic fish and chips. After picking out fresh cod and haddock at one of England’s biggest fish auctions, he challenges Chef Craig Maw and his partner, whose take on fish and chips won them “Best of 2017.”
S15:E25 - Simon Hulstone
Ming takes in the English Riviera where he tastes some countryside soft cheeses and regional wines. The wines are paried with cod prepared two ways.
S15:E26 - Daniel Galmiche
Ming wraps up his tour in London with star French chef Daniel Galmiche. Join them to sample and source some smoked fish, prepare a cocktail or two, pan-fry some steelhead trout, and make a trout “pho” with lemon-ginger broth.
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